Cardiopulmonary Services

Blessing Health Keokuk respiratory care department provides services relating to breathing difficulties and lung illnesses. The respiratory therapists at Blessing Health Keokuk serve both inpatient and outpatient needs. All respiratory therapists are:

Nationally registered and licensed by the state of Iowa
CPR certified
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified

Respiratory therapists help many illnesses and emergencies, including:

Asthma
Emphysema
Cystic fibrosis
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Heart attacks
Strokes
Trauma

Our respiratory care department can provide the following services:

Complete pulmonary function testing (PFT)
Overnight oximetry screening
Help improve capacity in airways and lungs
Care for tracheostomy
Oxygen therapy
Medication delivery using nebulizers and inhalers
CPAP/ BiLevel
Oximetry
Chest physical therapy (CPT)